A Quiz on Tin Bucket Drum, a South African play.

Who is the author of the play "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Neil Coppen

J.K. Rowling

William Shakespeare

Harper Lee

Where does the story of "Tin Bucket Drum" take place?

Tin Town

London

New York City

Paris

Who is the main character in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Nandi

Mkhulu

Nomvula

Silent Sir

What is the name of the little drummer girl in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Nomvula

Nala

Zara

Maya

Who takes in Nandi when she arrives in Tin Town?

Mkhulu

Silent Sir

Cencor

Bob Hawke

What caused the town to become silent in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

The Silent Sir and the Cencor

Drought

War

Disease

What did the townsfolk hold up to catch rain in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Tin buckets

Umbrellas

Cups

Hats

What is the name of Mkhulu's father who established the Tin Bucket factory?

Dumisani Ngcobo

Sthembiso Mkhize

Nhlanhla Ncobeni

Not mentioned

Who is the narrator in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

One woman

Nandi

Nomvula

Mkhulu

What does the Little Drummer Girl bring back to Tin Town in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Life and purpose

Rain

Music

Freedom

What type of tale is "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Allegorical

Historical

Fantasy

Mystery

How does Neil Coppen achieve a small miracle in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Through his lyrical script and creative use of lighting and sound

Through special effects

Through dance sequences

Through elaborate set designs

What lessons does "Tin Bucket Drum" offer?

Lessons of oppression and liberation

Lessons of courage

Lessons of love

Lessons of mathematics

Who is the spokesman for the Silent Sir in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

The Cencor

Mkhulu

Nandi

Nomvula

What is the personal cost for the Little Drummer Girl in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Not mentioned

Loss of her voice

Loss of her family

Her life

What is the name of the town in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Tin Town

Silent Town

Drum Town

Rain Town

How did the rain stop in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

The singing, dancing, and drumming dried up

The Silent Sir stopped it

The Cencor stopped it

The drought caused it

What type of government does Tin Town have in "Tin Bucket Drum"?

Not mentioned

Democracy

Monarchy

Dictatorship

Who established the Tin Bucket factory in Tin Town?

Mkhulu's father

Nandi

Nomvula

Silent Sir

What is the purpose of the Tin Bucket factory in Tin Town?

Not mentioned

To catch rain with tin buckets.

To make drums

In Scene 2, Nandi says she saw the lights of the town shine like

Stars

Diamonds

Glitter

Fireworks

The benevolent man was enthusiastic about Nandi because he has not had guests for many years.

True

False

What made the people in town stop and stirr out of their silent spell?

The child had no heartbeat

Nandi was running around and crying for her daughter

The child's heartbeat, beated rhythmically.

Nandi was with her daughter, out in town.

Why did the Cencor summon the citizens to an urgent meeting?

Because of Nomvula's outrageous behaviour.

Becausehe wanted to share the new laws with them

Because he had an announcement to make, that he was having another child.

To apologize to them about his actions

Where was Nandi forced to hide her child?

Mkhulu's shack

Mkhulu's back room

The community hall

Mkhulu's bathroom

How was the Censor chased out of town?

He was chased by the people's drumming.

They killed him and hid him somewhere far away

He left because he felt guilty for what he has done.

The memory of the little drummer girl was honoured by hanging tin buckets in the trees.

True

False

What does kneeling on a carpet signify?

To honour

To confess

To show remorse

Show disrespect

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